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What is NYC BC § 1005.6?

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This section establishes requirements for the capacity of means of egress where they converge at an intermediate level. The capacity must be at least equal to the larger of the minimum width or the combined required capacities for the stairways or ramps from the adjacent stories. Applies to building owners ensuring compliance with egress standards.

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1005.6 Egress convergence.

BC § 1005.6

Where the means of egress from stories above and below converge at an intermediate level, the capacity of the means of egress from the point of convergence shall be not less than the largest minimum width or the sum of the required capacities for the stairways or ramps serving the two adjacent stories, whichever is larger.

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